Past Kumuyi reveals: Why some church members are greedy

Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi, the General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, has strongly criticized churches and individuals whose primary focus is accumulating wealth rather than serving God.

Speaking during a recent sermon, he expressed concern over the growing obsession with money among both leaders and members in the church.

Drawing from Isaiah 56:10-11, Kumuyi described such individuals as “greedy dogs which can never have enough.” He warned that when the love of money becomes dominant, it leads to compromise, dishonesty, and spiritual decline.

“As you look at people in churches, any church, maybe our church too, there are those who have the love of money to the point they just want more and more and more,” he said. “Whatever God has given them, no, it’s not enough. If they don’t have it legally and normally, they will have it illegally, abnormally, and they will steal. They’re greedy, greedy dogs which can never have enough.”

Kumuyi explained that such greed blinds spiritual leaders, turning them into shepherds who “cannot understand” and whose primary focus is personal gain rather than the welfare of their congregations. He cautioned that churches should not measure success by wealth or material possessions but by spiritual growth and obedience to God’s word.

The renowned preacher likened greed to a subtle “Goliath” — a dangerous spiritual weapon the enemy uses to bring destruction. Using the biblical account of David’s decision to number Israel in 1 Chronicles 21, Kumuyi revealed that Satan provoked David into sin, resulting in the death of 70,000 Israelites.

“Whatever Satan will use, if he cannot get you through Goliath, he will use greed,” he warned. “And when greed sets in, it destroys more than physical battles ever could.”

Kumuyi urged Christians to guard their hearts, resist materialistic tendencies, and prioritize righteousness over riches, reminding them that eternal values outweigh temporary gains.

For him, churches must return to their true calling — guiding souls to salvation, not pursuing endless wealth.

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